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Patent GB-2366754-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutting or grinding tool
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B28D1/12
Filed: 2000-09-16
Abstract: A rotary cutting or grinding tool comprises at least two concentric rows of diamond containing cutting elements 12,6 attached to a substantially tubular or circular support member 10,1. The elements 12,6 are substantially quadrilateral in plan (e.g. square or rectangular) and are dimensioned such that the lengths of adjacent sides are in a ratio no greater than 3:2. Cutting elements 6 in each row may be spaced apart by a distance substantially equal to the length of a side of an element, with elements 6 being arranged such that an element 6 in one row is next to a space between two elements 6 in the adjacent row. The cutting tool may comprise a tubular body 10 having two concentric rows of cutting elements 10 secured to the rim of the body, elements 10 of the two rows respectively projecting inwardly and outwardly from the rim.
Patent GB-2352395-A (GB)
Title: Paroxetine methanesulfonate
Inventor: JACEWICZ VICTOR WITOLD
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: Paroxetine methanesulfonate, processes for preparing it pharmaceutical compositions comprising it and its use in therapy are disclosed.
Patent GB-2356438-A (GB)
Title: Clutch control system
Inventor: BOWKER DIANA KATHARINE
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A clutch control system for automatic control of a motor vehicle clutch, controls reengagement of the clutch depending on the difference between the actual engine sped (V<SB>e</SB>) and a reference speed (V<SB>r</SB>). Below a threshold value of vehicle momentum, the reference speed is a function of the degree of throttle opening, and above the threshold value of vehicle momentum, the reference speed is ramped down to promote rapid engagement of the clutch to a fully clamped condition. The ramping down of the reference value reduces take-up time and hence the amount of clutch slip, avoiding overheating of the clutch and excessive wear.
Patent GB-2353619-A (GB)
Title: Interactive marketing network and process using electronic certificates
Inventor: LEVIN HILLEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A data processing system issuing ECs through "online" networks of personal computers, televisions, or other devices with video monitors or telephones. Each electronic certificate includes transaction data and identification data, and can be printed out on a printing device linked to a consumer's personal input device, or electronically stored in a designated data base until a specified expiration date. The certificate can be used for various purposes, including use as a coupon for a discounted price on a product or service, proof of a gift or award, proof of reservation, or proof of payment. Consumers access the date processing system online, browse among their choices, and make their selections. The data processing system provides reports on the selected certificates and their use following selection. Certificate issuers also have online access to the data processing system and can create or revise offers, and provide various instructions pertaining to the certificates, including limitations as to the number of certificates to be issued in total and to each individual consumer.
Patent GB-2357293-A (GB)
Title: Photosensitive resin composition
Inventor: OKA HIDETAKA
IPC: C08F2/50
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: Photosensitive compositions comprising <SL> <LI>(A) an alkali soluble compound; <LI>(B) at least one compound of ,formula I or II <EMI ID=1.1 HE=21 WI=79 LX=315 LY=748 TI=CF> </SL> wherein<BR> R<SB>1</SB> inter alia is C<SB>4</SB>-C<SB>9</SB>cycloalkanoyl, C<SB>3</SB>-C<SB>12</SB>alkenoyl, or benzoyl which is unsubstituted or substituted; Ar<SB>1</SB> is either C<SB>8</SB>-C<SB>20</SB>aryl or C<SB>6</SB>-C<SB>20</SB>aryloyl each of which is unsubstituted or substituted; x is 2 or 3; M<SB>1</SB> when x is 2, inter alia is a group phenylene or naphthylene, each of which optionally is substituted i.a. by OR<SB>3</SB>, SR<SB>4</SB> or NR<SB>5</SB>R<SB>6</SB>; or M<SB>1</SB>, when x is 3, is a trivalent group, optionally substituted; R<SB>3</SB> is for example hydrogen or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>12</SB>alkyl; C<SB>2</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>alkyl which is for example substituted by -OH, -SH, -CN, C<SB>3</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>alkenoxy, or -OCH<SB>2</SB>CH<SB>2</SB>CN; R<SB>4</SB> is for example hydrogen, C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>12</SB>alkyl, C<SB>3</SB>-C<SB>12</SB>alkenyl, cyclohexyl, or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted; R<SB>5</SB> and R<SB>6</SB> independently of each other inter alia are hydrogen, C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>12</SB>alkyl, C<SB>2</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>hydroxyalkyl, C<SB>2</SB>-C<SB>10</SB>alkoxyalkyl, C<SB>3</SB>-C<SB>5</SB>alkenyl, C<SB>3</SB>-C<SB>8</SB>cycloalkyl, phenyl-C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>3</SB>alkyl, C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkanoyl, C<SB>3</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>alkenoyl, benzoyl or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted; and (C) a photopolymerizable compound;<BR> exhibit an unexpectedly good performance, in particular in photoresist technology.
Patent GB-2361826-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive focus imaging system
Inventor: STANBOROUGH PAUL ROY CHARLES
IPC: G02B7/36
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: An imaging apparatus comprises an adaptive focus optical system 14, a digital image acquisition system 16, and an image analyser 18. In operation, it sets the focus of the optical system at a predetermined distance, acquires an image and passes the image to the image analyser, filters the image to identify an area containing an edge, analyses the sharpness of edge detail in that area, and repeats a number of times using different focal distances, identifying a focal distance which corresponds to a peak image sharpness. The adaptive focus optical system can include a reflective surface or mirror 10 formed on a first conductive member spaced from a second conductive member and a means for applying a voltage across the two conductive members thereby to deform the first conductive member. The first conductive member can be silicon-based, (for example, silicon nitride), preferably with an aluminium surface layer. The second conductive member can be any suitable material, such as a surface of a printed circuit board. The mirror is preferably mounted at an angle to the horizontal (when in use) so as to cast an image towards the digital image acquisition system along an axis which is not directed towards the user.
Patent GB-2363773-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a rotor aircraft at high speed
Inventor: CARTER JR JAY W
IPC: B64C27/57
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A method for high speed operation of a rotor aircraft 10 having wings 18, 20, a trust source 26 and a rotor 28. The method includes the step of using the thrust source 26 to move the aircraft forwards during horizontal flight, the forward movement producing an airflow over the wings 18, 20 to generate lift. The tilt of the rotor 28 may also be adjusted such that the airflow over it induces auto-rotation. When forward speed of the aircraft 10 is sufficiently high to cause reverse flow of air over an entire retreating blade of the rotor 28, the collective pitch angle of the rotor 28 can be reduced to a value less than zero to reduce flapping of the rotor 28.
Patent GB-2376510-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector with means for visual inspection
Inventor: MCLOUGHLIN PETER
IPC: F16L21/03
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A pipe connector 7, which may be integral with or separate from a pipe, comprises at least a partly clear plastics material so as to allow visual inspection of the connector. For instance, in the case of drains it may be used to ascertain whether a pipe 8 is fully seated within the connector, or whether a rubber seal 3 is positioned correctly.
Patent GB-2361938-A (GB)
Title: Soil-resistant coating for glass surfaces
Inventor: KRISKO ANNETTE
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: A glass article which has a water-sheeting coating and a method of applying coatings to opposed sides of a substrate are described. In one embodiment, a water-sheeting coating (20) comprising silica is sputtered directly onto an exterior surface of the glass. The exterior face of this water-sheeting coating is substantially non-porous but has an irregular surface. This water-sheeting coating causes water applied to the coated surface to sheet, making the glass article easier to clean and helping the glass stay clean longer. In one method of the invention, interior and exterior surfaces of a glass sheet are cleaned. Thereafter, the interior surface of the sheet of glass is coated with a reflective coating by sputtering, in sequence, at least one dielectric layer, at least one metal layer, and at least one dielectric layer. The exterior surface of the glass is coated with a water-sheeting coating by sputtering silica directly onto the exterior surface of the sheet of glass. If so desired, both the interior surface and the exterior surface can be applied during the same pass through the same sputter coating apparatus while the glass maintains a constant orientation wherein the interior surface is positioned above the exterior surface.
Patent GB-2377628-A (GB)
Title: Electric/Battery toothbrush holder
Inventor: HULBERT JAYNE
IPC: A47K1/09
Filed: 2001-07-21
Abstract: A toothbrush holder is moulded into a shape to provide a stand for up to five toothbrushes. The holder comprises of a back support 1 with two screw holes 5 for wall mounting; a middle section comprising five separate holes 2 to accommodate the toothbrushes 3; and a base section 4 for support of the toothbrushes. The base also allows the holder to be freestanding.
Patent GB-2364641-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized oral pharmaceutical composition containing iodide and iodate and method
Inventor: DUAN YONGJUN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: This invention describes a stabilized oral pharmaceutical composition comprised of iodide and iodate as the active agents in the presence of other pharmaceutical excipients and method for preparing these stabilized compositions.
Patent GB-2363327-A (GB)
Title: Storage container
Inventor: CONNOLLY JAMES PATRICK
IPC: B65D90/20
Filed: 2000-04-04
Abstract: An improved portable storage container comprises an exterior support frame (1) defining an interior space having an upper periphery and including upright members (3) spaced around the periphery of the interior space and horizontal elongate members (6) disposed about the upper periphery of the interior space, the elongate members (6) each extending along a corresponding side of a polygon. A flexible vessel (2) is arranged within the interior space. The container comprises elastic support means for the upper perimetral portion of the perimetral wall (8) comprising a plurality of strips (10) of elastic material, each extending over a corresponding elongate member (6) of the supporting frame (1), a first end portion (11) of each strip (10) being bonded in a first region of bonding to an inner face of the perimetral wall (8), and a second end portion (12) being bonded in a second region of bonding to an outer face of perimetral wall (8).
Patent GB-2380697-A (GB)
Title: Dual reamer for deburring pipes
Inventor: LEE DAMIAN ANDREW
IPC: B23B5/16
Filed: 2001-10-06
Abstract: A dual reamer for plumbing purposes, that will deburr pipe burrs both internally and externally. The tool may deburr copper or plastic pipes, and will be made of a material stronger than copper, e.g. high carbon or cast steel. In the illustrated embodiment, the tool takes the form of a thick walled conical shell with both the internal and external walls comprising a grinding surface.
Patent GB-2370269-A (GB)
Title: Improved processes and apparatus for treating sewage or like sludge
Inventor: MILLARD ROBIN
IPC: C02F11/145
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A process for treating sewage sludge comprises the steps of: drying the sewage to a desired dry solids content and subsequently adding an alkali (eg lime) to pasteurise and/or stabilise the sludge. Optionally the sludge may be dewatered for example by belt press before being dried. The process may be continuous. Drying may be effected in single pass thin film driers and pasteurisation in a first-in-first-out hopper. Waste gases produced during pasteurisation are drawn off and subjected to biological or chemical scrubbing. Waste heat from the driers may be used to heat the scrubber apparatus or recovered to heat or provide hot water to the plant.
Patent GB-2381384-A (GB)
Title: Relay
Inventor: TOPLISS RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01H57/00
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A compact piezoelectric relay has a housing having a actuator block 230 and an armature block 220. The actuator block 230 includes at least one longitudinally extending actuator 231 of electro-active material and the armature block 220 includes a longitudinally extending armature 221 with the actuator 231 being arranged in the housing essentially parallel to each other. At least one mechanical-force-transmitting element 233 is adapted to transmit mechanical force from the actuator 231 to the armature 221. The relay, whilst having small dimensions, facilitates the use of high force or displacement actuators.
Patent GB-2385734-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for imaging, display and cutting of a sheet material
Inventor: HERMAN JR JAMES S
IPC: B26F1/38
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for acquiring image data of a plurality of portions of a sheet material 12 calibrating the acquired image data of each portion to address any pincushioning distortions, aligning the calibrated images to form a composite 92 and displaying the composite image 92 to an operator. The system employs a camera 82 that is translated with a cutting assembly 40 and a program for calibrating acquired image data to provide for tiling of captured images.
Patent GB-2375344-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securely housing information storage media
Inventor: FRASER ANTHONY HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: Apparatus for holding information storage media, such as a CD or DVD, is provided with a releasable security member (8) insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, e.g. by inhibiting access to the storage media by locking the lid and base members (2, 3) of the apparatus in a closed configuration and/or by locking the storage media to the apparatus. Interengaging pegs and sockets (250, 251) (Figs 17A and 17B) on the lid and base members help strengthen the apparatus against efforts to prise the lid and base members apart. Weak portions and/or stress concentrators (210) may be provided to initiate catastrophic failure if an attempt is made to prise the apparatus open. An interengaging ridge and groove (320, 323) may be provided to resist sliding movement between the lid and base portion. Barriers (322B, 230B) may be provided around the security member to inhibit access thereto. A resilient member (330) may be provided in the apparatus to assist in ejection of the security member upon release. A security member having a two-stage release process is also described.
Patent GB-2376747-A (GB)
Title: Method for magnetizing wellbore tublars
Inventor: VAN STEENWYK DONALD H
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: The method of providing for well tubular member (12) magnetization, the steps include providing a magnetizing structure (40) comprising an electrical coil (43) defining an axis, relatively displacing the member (12) and the structure (40), with the coil (43) positioned and guided in close, centered proximity to the member (12), while supplying electric current to flow in the coil (43), thereby creating magnetic flux passage through the member (12) and structure (40) to magnetize the member (12), or a part of the member (13), and displacing the member (12) in a wellbore (11).
Patent GB-2379749-A (GB)
Title: Process control system with monitoring
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A process control system uses a data collection and distribution system and an asset utilization suite to collect data or information pertaining to equipment in the controlled plant 220, process control 206 and process performance 230. The data may be collected from various sources or functional areas of the plant including, for example, the process control functional areas, the maintenance functional areas and the process performance monitoring functional areas. At least two of the types of collected data are used to perform a function, such as diagnosis, overall better or more optimal control, maintenance and business activities within the plant. Information produced may then be sent to and displayed to a process operator or maintenance person to inform that person of a current or future problem. A user interface is provided that enables users to access and manipulate an expert engine to optimize plant operation or cause optimization of plant operation or to get information about the operation of the plant. Applications, such as work order generation applications may automatically generate work orders, parts or supplies orders, etc. based on events occurring within the plant.
Patent GB-2389252-A (GB)
Title: A frequency modulation system and method
Inventor: CHADWICK PETER E
IPC: H03L7/093
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A frequency modulation system is disclosed which includes a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) 43 and a phase detector 47 configured to receive an output signal from the VCO. The phase detector is arranged to output an error signal representing the phase difference between the signal from the VCO and a reference signal. The system also includes control means 62 arranged to monitor the error signal to derive therefrom an indication of the frequency deviation of the VCO, and, in accordance with this derivation, to maintain the frequency deviation of the VCO substantially constant.
Patent GB-2378325-A (GB)
Title: Flexible container for excess wire at floor box
Inventor: HARRISON DAVID
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: In a floor box (10) for an under-floor cabling system any excess lengths of electrical cables (20) connected to the floor box are supported or contained in a flexible container (18) which is attached to the underside of the floor box. The container may be an open mesh bag made of a fabric or thermoplastic material, and may be attached by round clips (22) to the floor box via an inclined frame (16).
Patent GB-2377550-A (GB)
Title: A quantum dot photon source
Inventor: SHIELDS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H01S5/34
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: A photon source 21 is configured to allow emission of single or predetermined numbers of photons at predetermined intervals. It comprises a plurality of quantum dots 35 having two confined energy levels which can be populated respectively by electrons and holes. The quantum dots have a distribution of sizes such that the confined energy levels differ between quantum dots. Supply means supply carriers to at least one of the energy levels to allow recombination of electrons and holes with the emission of photons. A filter (not shown) may be provided to select photons of a particular energy. Alternatively carriers of a predetermined energy are selectively injected. The quantum dots may be formed in a cavity between two mirrors 51,53, e.g. Bragg mirrors, one of which is partially reflective to allow the photons to enter an optical fibre. The supply means may be a pulsed laser beam, a combination of a continuous laser beam and a modulating AC voltage, or a pulsed voltage in combination with a tunnel barrier. The source may be used in optical quantum cryptography, or for optical imaging, spectroscopy, laser ranging and metrology.
Patent GB-2394968-A (GB)
Title: Elements for constructing underground chambers
Inventor: BONE DOMINIC PHILIP
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: An element 22 for constructing an underground chamber comprises an elongate body with an abutment face 35 at an end thereof for abutting face 35 of a similar element, the abutment face 35 including means for resisting relative sliding movement of the two abutting faces; as shown, such means may be a rib 36a, 36b, and a groove 38a,38b, on each face. As shown, the faces may be bolted together; the elongate elements may have upper and lower walls 24,22 joined by side wall 28 and ribs 30, leaving a hollow portion for the receipt of mortar or backfill. Elongate ribs 44 may cooperate with complementary recesses 46 to facilitate stacking of the members.
Patent GB-2395675-A (GB)
Title: Size reduction mill having co-axially mounted screen and impeller, and a perip heral drive means
Inventor: ELLIS COLIN LANCELOT
IPC: B02C13/18
Filed: 2002-11-30
Abstract: A size reduction mill 10 comprises a milling area 11, within which is defined a flow path 22 for a product to be milled, and a separate drive section 12, isolated from said flow path 22. A screen 23 and a complementarily-shaped impeller 24 are mounted co-axially in the flow path 22 in spaced relationship relative to one another. The screen 23 is fixed to the mill housing 13, whilst the impeller 24 is rotatable relative to the screen 23 by peripheral drive means 32-34 driven by an electric motor 18 located in the drive section 12. Alternatively, the impeller 24 may be fixed to the mill housing 13 and the screen 23 may be connected to the peripheral drive means 32-34 for rotation relative to the impeller 24. An adjustment means, to increase/decrease the gap 23 (also see 27, fig 2) and the impeller 24 is also included in the form of a screw thread arrangement.
Patent GB-2399100-A (GB)
Title: Floor assembly
Inventor: MCCAUGHEY PETER G
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A floor assembly comprises a plurality of floor panels, each comprising a flooring sheet 41 supported by longitudinal parallel joists 42 bridged at their ends by and end joist 10, and a plurality of unitary metal floor panel inter-connectors 3, each having a spacer section positioned between the pair of adjacent floor panels and a support section providing support to each of the floor panels. As shown, the connector 3 may be of I -section and the panels may be rebated as shown to provide conduits 12 for services. Other sections of connector are an inverted T, either made in one piece or from two L - sections back to back (Figs 6, 11), a box with protruding flanges at the lower edges (Figs 7, 8, 10 12), an I section with an enlarged lower flange (Fig 9) or an I made from two C-sections back to back (Fig 13). The end joists 10 may be omitted, or packing put between the flanges of the I section (Fig 14).
Patent GB-2404485-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated advertising poster display.
Inventor: LAWTON GREGORY PHILIP
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2003-07-26
Abstract: An illuminated advertising sign comprises a box with illumination means 4 and a curved or multi-angled reflective panel 6 to direct light evenly through a poster 16 applied to the front of the sign. Reflectors 3 may also be positioned round the illumination means to improve the illumination. The poster is preferably trapped between a poster retaining frame 15 and a glazed panel 13 hingedly attached 11 to the box. The illumination means may be in the form of fluorescent lamps situated either along a single edge, opposite edge or all four edges of the box.
Patent GB-2404359-A (GB)
Title: Child vehicle seat with seat belt height adjustment mechanism
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A child vehicle seat comprises: two anchored members 30 secured on a rear side 122 of a back support portion (12 FIG 3) of a seat body 1 and respectively having positioning units 301; a belt support member 31 vertically movable relative to the anchored members 30 and having a belt guiding opening (311, 312 FIG 5); two locking members (32) movable relative to the belt support member 31 to engage or disengage two of the positioning units 301; an actuator (33) movable transversely relative to the belt support member 31; and a coupling member (331,34) for transmitting movement of the actuator (33) to the locking members (32), thereby moving the locking members (32) to an unlocked position. A belt (4) passes through the belt guiding opening (311,312) so that movement of the belt support member (31) can permit change of height position of the belt (4).